- DirtyDan

I get it, but you are talking about one of the best metrics defensman, who plays in all situations, and over the last two years is just under a ppg player. Sorry, those dudes cost. Someone will.

he's not good

those same coaches that love him, also played risto 25 minutes a night

can't have it both ways
- homiedclown

You can though, else Jack should be shot to the moon too because Olofsson can't score at 5v5 with him.

So 2 weeks ago when it was 70 degrees I put up my 25' canopy that covers my back deck.

Today I am taking it down. Somehow this is Ralph's doing.

Like to see Samuelsson Laaksonen pairing next year in Rochester playing big minutes and then 2 yrs from know
Dahlin Joker
Bryson Borgen
Samuelsson Laaksonen

If they can land Reilly, I'm all for it. Doubt it happens. Same with Savard.
- Michael Pachla

savard already playing 23 minutes a night for the bolts

I get it, but you are talking about one of the best metrics defensman, who plays in all situations, and over the last two years is just under a ppg player. Sorry, those dudes cost. Someone will.
- SDSabre

rangers with 25 mil in cap space

savard already playing 23 minutes a night for the bolts
- homiedclown

originally thought he'd be a great d-partner for Dahlin, but with the way Dahlin/Joker have been playing, might not be necessary

Verdict to be read in an hour here

nope, every reason the risto haters talk about he needs to go, the same can be said for mccabe

only difference, risto puts up points and does hit somebody

they can both go for all I care

mccabe has been blah when not injured
- homiedclown

IMO, the defense needs to be structured in a way that enables stout defense combined with offensive accumen. To accomplish that, pairing a sturdy Dman with and offensively gifted Dman is my answer.

-It is why I continue to point out for 2 years now, the 1st Pairing RhD is not in this roster to be Dahlin's partner...and why I have mentioned investing in one, like Savard or Hamilton...there are others I'm sure.
-I also think McCabe provides that for Joker on 2nd Pairing, by having McCabe play like Scandella ... stay home, move the puck to Joker and let him transition up ice. Strength and strength leveraged.
Do the same on 3rd Pairing with Borgen staying home and Bryson transitioning and joining in the rush.

It's a nice combo of puck movers and sturdy Dmen.

rangers with 25 mil in cap space
- homiedclown

They already have their dougie in fox.

Plus their going to need their cap space for all the young guns they have

I would never want to pay more than 7 for a defenseman... just not worth it.
- DirtyDan

What? Outside of a franchise center, there isn't a more valuable player on the ice.

Verdict to be read in an hour here
- TheHank

Yikes

rangers with 25 mil in cap space
- homiedclown

Good.
Send them Eichel, Skinner and Okposo!
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Verdict to be read in an hour here
- TheHank

Place you bets on
Burning Down the House
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No matter the verdict

What? Outside of a franchise center, there isn't a more valuable player on the ice.
- Mentalorgasm5

Are you serious... name a successful team that pays even one d-man 8+ a year?

Hedman at 7.8 i guesss?

Verdict to be read in an hour here
- TheHank

Are you "the" Hank we are voting for?

Are you serious... name a successful team that pays even one d-man 8+ a year?

Hedman at 7.8 i guesss?
- DirtyDan

LA
Nashville
Vegas
Washington
Tampa

What? Outside of a franchise center, there isn't a more valuable player on the ice.
- Mentalorgasm5

The best goalie vs the best Defenseman. Who are you taking?

Im taking the guy who stops the pucks

inspiring to see europeans revolt against corporate takeover of sport

anyway who's ready to publicly fund the new bills stadium that will be named after a health insurance company

LA
Nashville
Vegas
Washington
Tampa
- ImThatGuy

Drew wasnt paid till after the cups.
Nashville could never get over the hump because they never had enough offense.
Vegas has peter who didnt get paid till he won the cup with ST LOUIS
Was carlson paid before the cup?
I stated Hedmans name.

Are you serious... name a successful team that pays even one d-man 8+ a year?

Hedman at 7.8 i guesss?
- DirtyDan

Vegas and Petro at 8.8.. They are in first place in the whole league ya know.

Drew wasnt paid till after the cups.
Nashville could never get over the hump because they never had enough offense.
Vegas has peter who didnt get paid till he won the cup with ST LOUIS
Was carlson paid before the cup?
I stated Hedmans name.
- DirtyDan

You said name a successful team. It appears your definition of success is winning the cup or bust. In that case, you've severely limited options for choosing, but also made a disingenuous discussion.

inspiring to see europeans revolt against corporate takeover of sport

anyway who's ready to publicly fund the new bills stadium that will be named after a health insurance company
- robz228

The people demand fresh jalapeños at the new nacho bar

AND

Complimentary foam fingers on opening day

You said name a successful team. It appears your definition of success is winning the cup or bust. In that case, you've severely limited options for choosing, but also made a disingenuous discussion.
- SDSabre

How many teams have "Been successful" paying a forward over 9 Mil.....

Verdict to be read in an hour here
- TheHank

In the "learn something every new every day" category, I didn't know there was such thing as a charge of "unintentional murder".